Director of Stem Cell Research & Cell Therapy Innovation

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston is seeking a Director of Stem Cell Research to lead the T1D biology program, overseeing molecular characterization of stem cell-derived islets and biomarker discovery with strong translational outcomes.

The role requires strategic leadership of a multidisciplinary team, collaboration across research groups, and budgeting responsibilities, delivering high-quality data packages to advance assets and assays in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related fields with 9+ years of relevant post-doctoral experience.
• Master’s degree in similar disciplines with 12+ years of experience in the field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in molecular biology or biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scientific directions align with T1D program goals.
• Maintain balance across projects from early research to development.
• Drive discovery to deliver data packages for novel assets and assays.
• Coordinate in a matrix environment and advance discoveries to collaborators.
• Provide leadership of a multidisciplinary drug-discovery team within the T1D portfolio.
• Mentor team members and foster scientific and ethical development.

Skills

Team leadership

Molecular biology

Drug development

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Ethical standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD-level degree

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston is seeking a Director of Stem Cell Research to lead the T1D biology program, overseeing molecular characterization of stem cell-derived islets and biomarker discovery with strong translational outcomes.

The role requires strategic leadership of a multidisciplinary team, collaboration across research groups, and budgeting responsibilities, delivering high-quality data packages to advance assets and assays in a fast-paced biopharma environment.